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School of Humanities

Where the arts come alive with music, literature, and interdisciplinary studies. Discover your passion and shape your future in the humanities.

Where the Arts Come Alive

The School of Humanities at Tougaloo College is where the arts come alive with music, literature, as well as interdisciplinary studies. Through studio challenges and writing-intensive classes, students are encouraged to develop skills as independent, analytical, critical thinkers.

Students may also pursue courses that prepare them for careers in journalism, communications, education, business, or law. Study in the Humanities increases analytical skills and communication abilities to prepare graduates for a broad range of career options.

4 Departments
8+ Degree Programs
15+ Expert Faculty
100% Student Success

Message from the Dean

 
 
Dean Miranda Freeman

Miranda Freeman, Ph.D.

Dean of Humanities

"The arts and humanities define who we are as a people. That is their power—to remind us of what we each have to offer, and what we all have in common. To help us understand our history and imagine our future. To give us hope in the moments of struggle and to bring us together when nothing else will."
— Michelle Obama

On behalf of our faculty and student majors, I welcome you to the School of Humanities. The school's programs are centered on humanity. From how humans make decisions; how they should make decisions; how a collection of individual agents can form a society; how languages and cultures vary and how they shape the human experience, this school is the home to exciting interdisciplinary research and teaching. I invite you to explore this website and experience this excitement.

While providing general education courses, major degree programs, and cultural enrichment for the campus and community, the School of Humanities embodies the 'liberal arts' concept of education. All disciplines explore different ways of knowing, thinking, speaking, perceiving, and producing.

The School of Humanities has four departments that offer Bachelor of Arts degrees. They are: English and Modern Languages, Mass Communications, History, and Music. Our faculty consistently engages in research and creative production, collaborates across disciplines, takes on problems that are important to the world today, and shares a passion for innovation in both research and teaching.

Our students are trained in a wide array of disciplinary approaches and regularly engage in research and practice. They emerge from their experiences within the departments able to effectively communicate, think, learn, and understand the world in ways that will serve them for the rest of their lives. Upon finishing their baccalaureate degree, our majors are among the most sought-after liberal arts graduates in the world.

Our Departments

Explore our four dynamic departments, each offering unique opportunities for academic and creative growth.

Department of English

Department of English

Explore literature, language, and writing through comprehensive programs in English and English Education. Develop critical thinking and communication skills essential for success in any field.

Department of History

Department of History

Delve into the rich tapestry of human experience through comprehensive historical study. Develop analytical skills and critical thinking while exploring diverse cultures and civilizations.

Department of Music

Department of Music

Immerse yourself in the world of music through performance, education, and theory. Our programs prepare students for careers in music performance, education, and industry.

Department of Mass Communication

Department of Mass Communication

Master the art of storytelling through journalism, broadcasting, advertising, and public relations. Prepare for dynamic careers in today's evolving media landscape.

Academic Offerings

Comprehensive degree programs designed to prepare you for success in your chosen field.

Associate Degrees

Additional Coursework

  • Modern Languages (Spanish and French)
  • Creative Writing
  • Literature

Faculty & Staff

Department of English and Modern Languages

Kedra James, Ph.D.
Department Chair
Associate Professor of English
Sheila Bonner
Shelia Bonner, M.Ed.
Assistant Professor of English
Thomas Lewis
Thomas Lewis, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of English
Daniel Bekoe
Daniel Bekoe, M.A.
Instructor of French

Department of Mass Communication

Karlos Sanders
Karlos Sanders, M.F.A.
Department Chair
Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
Ayesha Mustafaa
Ayesha Mustafaa, M.A.
Instructor of Mass Communication
Erin Pickens-Wansley
Erin Pickens-Wansley, M.S.
Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
Aleesha Smith
Aleesha Smith, M.S.
Assistant Professor of Mass Communication

Department of Music

Jessie Primer
Jessie Primer, III, Ph.D.
Department Chair
Associate Professor of Music
Ann Marie McPhail
Ann Marie McPhail, M.M.
Director of the Tougaloo College Concert Choir
Assistant Professor of Music
Terrance Evans
Terrance Evans, M.A.
Instructor of Music
Johnny Hubbard
Johnny Hubbard, M.A.
Instructor of Music

Department of History

Jason Gibson, M.A.
Instructor of History
William Woods, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History

Contact Information

Mailing Address

Tougaloo College
School of Humanities
500 West County Line Road
Tougaloo, MS 39174

Phone: (601) 977-4483
Fax: (601) 977-4422